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Family Business Defined: Understanding The Definition
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Family Business Defined: Understanding The Definition

Despite their importance, there remains widespread debate about what actually constitutes a “family business.”

JCB Kicks Off Annual Christmas Toy Appeal To Spread Festive Joy
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

JCB Kicks Off Annual Christmas Toy Appeal To Spread Festive Joy

JCB has launched its fourth annual Christmas Toy Appeal as employees unite to bring festive joy to local children.

Martinstown CC Lift Jack Douch Trophy
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Martinstown CC Lift Jack Douch Trophy

Martinstown Cricket Club were bowled over when they were announced as winners of the Jack Douch trophy for cricket in the community.

Family-Run Startup Grows Into Seven-Figure National Business
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Family-Run Startup Grows Into Seven-Figure National Business

A West Yorkshire entrepreneur is approaching a decade in business – celebrating record-breaking growth for his vegetation management company.

5 Ways To Look After Your Mental Health At Christmas
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Ben McGannan, Managing Director, Wellbeing People

5 Ways To Look After Your Mental Health At Christmas

Caring for your mind and mood can help you enjoy the festive season more fully. Think of it as giving yourself a present, the gift of mental wellbeing.

CBRE’s Multifamily Index Reports High Occupancy As Sector Recovers
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

CBRE’s Multifamily Index Reports High Occupancy As Sector Recovers

Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has released its UK Multifamily Index, with its findings showing that both rental and capital values have gradually risen over a six-month period, in a sign of recovery for the sector.

Brewers Strengthens Two-Decade Partnership With SASBAH
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Brewers Strengthens Two-Decade Partnership With SASBAH

Brewers is proud to announce its continued support for the Sussex Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SASBAH), supplying all decorating materials needed to decorate their new home

SMEs Turn To Borrowing For Cashflow
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

SMEs Turn To Borrowing For Cashflow

New data reveals firms are pulling back on investment, borrowing more to maintain cashflow, and taking on greater personal financial risk.

Family Barometer Reveals Shifting Priorities Of Wealthiest Families
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Family Barometer Reveals Shifting Priorities Of Wealthiest Families

New Family Barometer 2025 report outlines the issues shaping the priorities and strategies of wealthy families around the world.

French Bedroom Reveals Profits In Record Trading Update
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

French Bedroom Reveals Profits In Record Trading Update

British female-founded furniture brand, French Bedroom, has announced a record breaking year of performance, with revenues up 30% year-on-year and profits increasing fivefold.

Family Firms Need To Be Ready For Employment Rights Enforcement
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Family Firms Need To Be Ready For Employment Rights Enforcement

The clock is ticking for firms to get ready for the introduction of the Fair Work Agency (FWA), according to experts from international business and advisory group Azets.

Responsible AI Governance Boosts Business Performance
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

Responsible AI Governance Boosts Business Performance

Organisations adopting AI governance measures, specifically real-time monitoring and oversight committees, are far more likely to report improvements in revenue growth, employee satisfaction and cost savings.

Sustainable Leadership For Family Businesses Around The World
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Sustainable Leadership For Family Businesses Around The World

Family enterprises are everywhere: small shops on high streets, manufacturing dynasties that have quietly scaled across borders, and tech founders who still ring in relatives on the board.

Securing Your Family Business Legacy: Navigating IHT & Succession
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Richard Johnston, Chartered Financial Planner, AAB Wealth

Securing Your Family Business Legacy: Navigating IHT & Succession

Unlike other companies, family businesses typically aim to pass the enterprise to the next generation rather than sell to an external party.

Croots Farm Shop Celebrating Two National Accolades
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Croots Farm Shop Celebrating Two National Accolades

Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots has been named as the regional winner in the 2025 Great British Food Awards.

Leamington Restaurant Makes It Three In A Row At Asian Curry Awards
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Leamington Restaurant Makes It Three In A Row At Asian Curry Awards

A Leamington restaurant is celebrating a hat trick of national accolades following the 15th Asian Curry Awards at the weekend.

London And Edinburgh Remain Top Destinations For Hotel Investment
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

London And Edinburgh Remain Top Destinations For Hotel Investment

Executives and investors from the hotel industry have ranked London as the most attractive city for hotel investment in Europe in the year ahead for a third consecutive year, according to the 2025 European Hotel Industry and Investment survey by Deloitte.

UK Business Decisions Lack Complete Data When Made
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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United

UK Business Decisions Lack Complete Data When Made

As many as seven in 10 (71%) high-value decisions made by UK businesses are based on incomplete or partial data, according to a new study from EY.

Frozen Food Distributor Central Foods Appoints Three Members
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

Frozen Food Distributor Central Foods Appoints Three Members

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has strengthened its team with three new appointments.

What Modern Leaders Can Learn From Family Businesses
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Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United

What Modern Leaders Can Learn From Family Businesses

Family businesses occupy a paradoxical place in the corporate imagination. On one hand, they are viewed as reassuringly traditional, corner-shop stalwarts, multi-generation manufacturers or regional firms where everyone knows everyone.

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At FBU, everything we do is about the family business, creating the best resource available to help families in business get access to the resources and support they need to continue their family business journey, wherever it will take them.

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